Faroe Islands
Capital: Tórshavn
Population: 54,7411
Currency: Danish krone (DKK)
The Faroe Islands are an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, located in the North Atlantic Ocean, roughly halfway between Iceland and Norway. The archipelago consists of 18 volcanic islands with rugged cliffs, mountains, and coastal fjords. The capital and largest city is Tórshavn, which is located on Streymoy Island. The Faroe Islands have a strong fishing industry, which is the backbone of the economy, along with tourism, aquaculture, and wool production. The country has its own parliament, legal system, and currency (though it uses the Danish krone). The Faroe Islands maintain autonomy in most areas, including education, healthcare, and foreign policy in certain matters, while Denmark handles defense and foreign affairs. The islands are known for their unique culture, which includes a blend of Nordic and Celtic influences.
Growth Rate
1.329
%
Fertility Rate
2.24
children born/woman
Crude Death Rate
10.306
per 1,000 people
Life Expectancy
80.2
years
Total Population in the Faroe Islands
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Population Density
Population Growth Rate (%)
The population growth rate shows how fast a population is increasing or decreasing annually, influenced by birth rates, death rates, and migration in the Faroe Islands.
Life Expectancy (Years)
Life expectancy indicates the average number of years a person is expected to live.
Median Age (Years)
Median age represents the midpoint of a population’s age distribution, helping to assess whether a population is young, aging, or balanced.
Infant Mortality
Infant mortality rate measures the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births.
Net migration in 2023 (per 1000 people)
10.948
(-0.42)
Net migration represents the difference between the number of people moving into a country and those leaving.
Fertility Rate
Fertility rate represents the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime
Births vs Deaths
This graph compares the number of births and deaths each year.
Crude Death Rate
Crude death rate measures the number of deaths per 1,000 people in a population per year.
Source
Data is sourced from The World Bank, the United Nations Population Division (World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision), and other collated datasets, including national statistical offices, Eurostat (Demographic Statistics), and the United Nations Statistics Division (Population and Vital Statistics Report, various years).
Note: The information in the KPI is from 2023; any data beyond this year is an estimate from the United Nations.
1Population figures for the Faroe Islands are based on data from the Statistics Faroe Islands (Hagstova). Source: Hagstova Faroe Islands Population Data.